Pre-Physician Assistant Information

The B.S. Exercise and Movement Science program in the Department of Kinesiology prepares you for admission to a graduate program in Physician Assistant (PA). The program is a 125 hr. comprehensive degree with a core of exercise science/human performance classes and a Pre-Professional option area comprised of courses that are required for admission to PA graduate programs.

*Note: Universities often suggest additional classes as “suggested electives” such as immunology. THEREFORE - You should review admission requirements for each school that you are considering, and plan to schedule any additional class that you may need.

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Work Experience: Many schools require (or recommend) that you have paid experience as a health care provider prior to admission. The requirement ranges from 800-2000 hours of experience. Some students choose to acquire EMS (paramedic) or Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification (usually programs offered by community colleges) and paid employment in those positions; some work as techs in hospitals (e.g. emergency room techs); in nursing homes; for home health organizations; etc.